Harrogate Spring Water, owned by global food and beverage giant Danone, is facing growing criticism over plans to remove around 1,000 trees from Rotary Wood and the Pinewoods area in Harrogate, a 20‑year‑old community woodland planted by local schoolchildren, to expand its bottling plant. The scheme has already been recommended for approval by North Yorkshire Council … [Read more...]
En Route Showcases Global Capability with Launch of Regional Ranges and Insight Report At WTCE
En Route, the global specialist in passenger solutions, supply chain services and sourcing, has unveiled a series of regionally adaptable product ranges at this year’s World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE), alongside a new proprietary industry report exploring evolving regional passenger preferences. The products, which include breads from around the … [Read more...]
Tiramisu Twist Adds Zing to the Signature by Country Range Offering
The Country Range Group (CRG) has made caterers and foodservice operators an offer that can’t be refused with the launch of its Signature by Country Range Sicilian Lemon Tiramisu Dessert. Available exclusively through the Group’s network of foodservice wholesalers, the eye-catching new arrival is a delicate Sicilian twist on the famous Italian tiramisu and comes frozen and … [Read more...]
Kate Skinner Wins Springboard FutureChef 2025/26
Born and bred in Aberdeenshire, Kate Skinner is 15 years old and began baking as a youngster with her granny. A student at Kemnay Academy, it was while completing her Duke of Edinburgh that her assessor noticed her cooking and immediately recognised talent. Recommending Springboard FutureChef, Kate’s parents spoke to her school about the competition, and they helped her sign … [Read more...]
Country Range’s Catalogue Grows with Addition of Duo of Desserts
Leading independent foodservice brand Country Range has strengthened its carefully crafted catalogue of desserts with the addition of a delightful duo of sweet treats perfect for the spring and summer months ahead. Joining the brand’s already stunning range of eye-catching desserts, the new double act includes a Mango & Passion Fruit Torte and a Raspberry & Coconut … [Read more...]
Milestone For Meiko as 10,000th M-iQ Machine is Built
German hygiene specialist Meiko marked a major milestone at the start of this year as the 10,000th machine from its successful M-iQ range rolled off the production line. The flight and rack type dishwashing machine was originally launched in 2009 with a spectacular live show. Since then, it has been developed to serve numerous industries and continues to set the technical … [Read more...]
Rare Acquisition Opportunity: Contents of Selsdon Park Hotel go to Auction
Pro Auction has announced the highly anticipated live and online auction featuring the complete contents of the historic Selsdon Park Hotel. Located within a 200-acre estate just 30 minutes from Central London, the comprehensive sale will include an extensive array of furniture, fixtures, and fittings (FF&E) from the property’s expansive public spaces and all 181 guest … [Read more...]
France’s Cidres Wignac Unveils Brand Refresh
France’s proudly family run, organic cidermakers Wignac have given their award-winning range an exciting brand refresh including an eye-catching packaging makeover ahead of the key cider drinking season. The new, visually impactful, aspirational packaging aims to bring to life the brand’s story, heritage and provenance, while aligning it to the colourful, convivial and … [Read more...]
A piece of architectural history
96 years of innovation and design - HEWI is celebrating a proud anniversary. Modern, timeless and in demand worldwide - HEWI, the leading expert for barrier-free sanitary solutions, is celebrating its 96th anniversary. And the company is looking back on its design icons and innovations. Highlights include the iconic lever handle 111, which has been setting standards since … [Read more...]
Why Static Rates Fail: Rethinking Hotel Pricing Strategy in a Dynamic Market
For decades, many hotels built their revenue plans around fixed seasonal rate cards. A winter price. A summer price. A weekend price. Once published, these rates often stayed unchanged for weeks or months. This approach once provided simplicity and predictability, but hospitality markets no longer behave in predictable patterns. Demand shifts faster, traveler behavior changes … [Read more...]
Country Range Group Begins Year with BDD Bonanza
Country Range Group (CRG) members and suppliers were in attendance at Doncaster Racecourse on January 28th and 29th for the buying group’s first Business Development Days (BDDs) of the year. The BDDs are a crucial part of Group’s annual event calendar, providing invaluable opportunities for their members and suppliers to get off to a fast start and take advantage of the … [Read more...]
CRG Champions the Unsung Heroes of Foodservice with Clean Range Pro Launch
The Country Range Group has fortified its growing own brand portfolio with the launch of a new cleaning range under the Clean Range Pro brand. The roll out will see the 40 existing Country Range professional cleaning products refreshed under the Clean Range Pro branding with four new products also being launched to further strengthen the portfolio. Arming foodservice … [Read more...]
February’s Kitchen Porter of the Month, Krzysztof
The Kitchen Porters Club is delighted to recognise Krzysztof as Kitchen Porter of the Month for February. Krzysztof was nominated by Dale Bryan, Deputy General Manager at Aramark, University of Derby. Krzysztof joined the team two years ago through the DFN Project Search internship programme. At the time, he faced significant barriers, including severe learning … [Read more...]
Our Journey: WorldBake Becomes Ditsch UK
After nearly 20 years of partnership with Ditsch, we are proud of this next chapter in our story: WorldBake is now Ditsch UK. This marks a significant milestone in our journey and strengthens our presence in the UK market while connecting us more closely with one of Europe's most respected bakery brands. A Partnership Built on Quality and Trust Our relationship with Ditsch … [Read more...]
Signature Sausages Join CRG’s Premium Product Portfolio
The Country Range Group have kicked off their 2026 NPD with a bang after the roll out of a Signature Sausage double act this January. Free from both gluten and the 14 major allergens, the two new additions to the Signature by Country Range portfolio include supreme pork sausages and traditional Cumberlands. Providing a porky premium point of difference, the quality … [Read more...]
